Know and Do (111516)SNG November meeting There will be a meeting of the Senior Networking Group from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Brookdale in Russellville. Public announcement The Russellville Oakland Cemetery regular public meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. today, in the second floor conference room at Russellville City Hall, 203 S. Commerce. Student art show The ATU Department of Art will host an opening reception and awards presentation for its 10th annua...

Know and Do (111316 )PCLS genealogy group The PCLS genealogy group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Katie Murdoch genealogy and history room at the Russellville Public Library. Participants are welcome to bring their research with them to this free event. For more information, call Charity Park at 479-968-4368 or email cpark@popelibrary.org Writers workshop The Pope County Library will host a workshop from 3- 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Heritage Hall. T...

Know and Do (111216 )Wesley ACTS ATU Wesley Foundation will present the ACTS (Actors for Christ through Theater and Song) presentation of "Miracle at the Starlite Motel." The dinner theater will be tonight. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the play will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children, 12 years and under. The public can reserve tickets and seats by calling 479-968-4159. Author visit Author Steve Cotler is coming to the Pope Count...

Know and Do (111116 )Book signing The Johnson County Historical Society will host a book signing for Dr. Greta Marlow from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday. Her latest book, 'Our Present Suffering' will be featured. The event will be held at Heritage Center and Museum at 131-133 W. Main St. in historic downtown Clarksville. Pollard Cemetery Association discussion Pollard Cemetery Association is having an open forum discussion for the community to determine their concerns in all...

Know and Do (111016)Dover Choir play The Dover High School Choir Department is performing two public showings of the musical “Strike Up the Band” on Saturday and Sunday. A dinner theater will be held on Saturday, with the box office opening at 5:30 p.m., a 6 p.m. dinner and a 7:15 p.m. show. Ticket prices for the Dinner Theater are $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. A matinee performance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Matinee ticket prices are $5 per ...

Know and Do (110916 )PCWAC dance The Pope County Senior Wellness and Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10-11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday.Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire.The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The center is located at 1010 N. Rochester Ave. in Russellvil...

Know and Do (110816 )Veterans Day event RHS will be host their annual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m., program will begin at 9 a.m. in the Center for the Arts on the Russellville High School campus. There will be performances by the RHS band, choir and theatre. The guest speaker will be Command Sergeant Tony Bowan. For more information, call Sarah Stobaugh at 479-968-3151. ACTS presentation ATU Wesley Foundation will be presenting the ...

Know and Do (110616 )Road closing Roy Taylor Road will be closed at 9 a.m. Monday to through traffic, 1.3 miles North of Center Valley Road and 1.1 miles South of Morgan Road for a bridge replacement. The road will be closed for approximately 3 weeks. Dover book club dover book club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Club members choose their own book to read and then share it with the group during monthly meetings. Contact Melissa at the Dover Library at 479-331-217...

Know and Do (110516 )Patriotic pre-election concert Arkansas Tech University’s choirs will celebrate the right to vote with a concert featuring American folk music and patriotic selections at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, at Witherspoon Auditorium. Admission is free. Lakeside Coffee Break Enjoy a cup of coffee on the back deck of the visitor center at 7-9 a.m. today , overlooking beautiful Lake Dardanelle. Park superintendent, Sarah Keating, will meet participants to share...

Know and Do (110416 )Absentee ballot processing The Pope County Election Commissioners will begin processing absentee ballots for the 2016 General Election at 10 a.m. on Nov. 8, at the Election Headquarters located at 1509 E.Main St., Suite 7, Russellville. Pope County Master Gardeners meeting The Pope County Master Gardeners will meet for their November monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in room 414 at the First Assembly of God Church of Russel...

Know and Do (110316)Pancakes and popcorn Join the River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children for a pancake fundraiser at 3 p.m. and outdoor movie at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Central Presbyterian Church in Russellville. The public is asked to bring blankets and extra cash for popcorn. The cost of the event is $5 and the movie is free to those with tickets. The public can buy tickets at the door or call 479-968-3110. Masonic Pie Auction The Pottsville Masonic ...

Know and Do (110216 )PCWAC dance The Pope County Senior Wellness and Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10-11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire.The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The center is located at 1010 N. Rochester Ave. in Russellvil...

Know and Do (110116)Mason meeting The November meeting of Russellville Masonic Lodge #274 will be at 7 p.m. at the Russellville Masonic Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 3. All Master Masons are welcome. Veterans dental Veterans in the Russellville community and surrounding areas are welcomed to receive free dental services at My Dentist, Russellville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Friday, Nov. 11. RJHS Blood drive Anyone, 16 years or older, is urged to donate blood from 2-6 p.m tod...

Know and Do ( )Howl A Ween The Russellville Animal Shelter will be hosting It’s 2nd annual Howl-A-Ween special until Tuesday. Adoption fees for dogs will be lowered to $10. All dogs have been vaccinated for everything but rabies and will be spayed or neutered when adopted. Call 479-968-1944 for details. Kids fest KidsFest will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Hughes Community Center. This event is free for all area children. It will be presented by the Ru...

Know and Do (102916 )Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest The public is asked to take part in Lake Dardanelle’s first ever sidewalk chalk art contest at Lake Dardanelle State Park. A sidewalk chalk art contest will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,today, at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Contact the visitor center to register for the event and other events taking place as part of Lake Dardanelle’s Autumn in Arkansas celebration, at 479-967-5516. Participants will meet at the visitor ...

Know and Do ( )Mass flu clinic There will be a mass flu clinic at the Pope County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has requested that adults bring their driver's license to speed up data entry. There is no charge for the flu vaccine. To help cover state costs, ADH will charge your insurance company for the cost of giving the vaccine. If you do not have insurance, or your insurance does not pay for a flu vaccine...

Know and Do (102716 )SUPB demonstration There will be a Stand Up Paddle Board demonstration at 6 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 28. SUPB is a mix of canoeing and surfing. The public is invited to join a park interpreter at the old swim beach across from the open air pavilion to try paddle boarding. This program is simply a test drive and each turn will only last long enough to get a feel for the boards. Fall Fest breakfast The annual Russellville Fall Fest Breakfast will b...

Know and Do (102616 )Senior Center dance The Pope County Senior Wellness and Activity Center will host its weekly classic country dances from 10-11:15 a.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m Friday. Featured musicians will be the Dry County Band, which includes Robert Simpson, Donna Hudson, Jack George, Bob Maggard, Bill Rowlett and Les Blackshire. The morning dance is free and a $5 donation is requested for the evening dance. The center is located at 1010 N. Rochester Ave. in R...

Know and Do (102516 )“Miss Julie” at ATU Arkansas Tech University Theatre will present four performances of the late 19th century drama “Miss Julie” at the Techionery Theatre this week. Showings will begin at 8 p.m. from Oct. 26-29, at 1502 N. El Paso Ave. in Russellville. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for students. Tickets will be available at the door and will not be sold in advance. ARVAC board meeting The ARVAC regularly scheduled board meeting w...

Know and Do (102316 )Book Club meeting The Teen Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 4–5:15 p.m. in the Russellville Library Heritage Hall. This ongoing event is held the last Tuesday of each month, with October’s selection being reader’s choice. For more information, call the Pope County Library at 479-968-4368 or email elilley@popelibrary.org. Genealogy group meeting PCLS genealogy group will meet. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Katie Murdoch G...